Latest earthquakes near Zaysan, East Kazakhstan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zaysan, East Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zaysan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zaysan, it will show up within minutes.
Zaysan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 47 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zaysan, East Kazakhstan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Zaysan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Zaysan during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 45 | 95.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 4.26% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Zaysan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zaysan occurred on Feb 2, 2019 03:54 local time (Asia/Almaty timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 134 kilometers (83 mi) west-southwest of Zaysan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zaysan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Jun 14, 1990 19:47, 47 kilometers (29 mi) west-southwest of Zaysan. It is the strongest earthquake near Zaysan in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Zaysan, East Kazakhstan in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Zaysan.
Nearest earthquakes from Zaysan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Zaysan, East Kazakhstan. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Zaysan.
When was the last earthquake in Zaysan, East Kazakhstan?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Zaysan on the night of December 18, 2024 at 04:01 local time (Asia/Almaty). The center of this earthquake was located 219km southwest of Zaysan at a depth of 13km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zaysan, East Kazakhstan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zaysan, East Kazakhstan?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Zaysan on the evening of June 14, 1990 at 19:47 local time (Asia/Almaty). The center of this earthquake was located 47km north-northeast of Zaysan at a depth of 58km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zaysan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zaysan, East Kazakhstan?
In the past 10 years, 47 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zaysan. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 78 days.
